Welcome to VUS Cà Mau! This is our new campus, a recent addition to the VUS family.
Location
Cà Mau city is the capital of Cà Mau Province. Cà Mau is located about 300 km southwest of HCMC. It is the southernmost point of mainland Vietnam.
Convenience and Living Conditions
Cà Mau has a number of smaller supermarkets like WinMart and Bách hóa XANH sprinkled around town.
Cà Mau also has a Vincom Plaza shopping mall. Get out of the heat and into some air conditioning while you run some errands, or catch a movie in the cinema. This is also a good spot to grab some pizza or Korean BBQ.
Hopefully you won’t need medical help, but if you do, pay a visit to Hoan My Minh Hai Hospital, which was established in 2010. This hospital is part of the Hoan My hospital group, which has branches across Vietnam. There are also a number of small pharmacies around the city.
Vietcombank has a couple branches and some ATMs around town, making banking easy and convenient.
Accommodation
Cà Mau has some different options as it is a provincial capital. Some hotels offer monthly contracts.
Daily Transportation
Having your own motorbike might be a good idea for getting around town, as it’s not too large of a city and traffic shouldn’t be too hectic. However, if that’s an adventure that you’re not quite ready for, you can book a Vinasun taxi or order a GrabBike to get around.
Cuisine
Ca Mau has a rich culinary tradition that reflects the region’s diverse natural resources, including rivers, mangroves, and the sea. Here are some popular foods from Ca Mau:
Cá Kho Tộ (Braised Fish in Clay Pot): This is a signature dish in the Mekong Delta region, including Ca Mau. Fish, often catfish, is marinated with a flavorful mixture of fish sauce, sugar, and other seasonings, and then braised in a clay pot until it becomes tender and caramelized.
Hủ Tiếu (Seafood Noodle Soup): Ca Mau is known for its fresh seafood, and hủ tiếu is a noodle soup that often features a variety of seafood such as shrimp, squid, and fish. The broth is usually clear and tasty, providing a delightful base for the noodles and seafood.
Nước Mắm (Fish Sauce): Ca Mau is renowned for producing high-quality fish sauce, a staple condiment in Vietnamese cuisine. The region’s fish sauce is often considered among the best in Vietnam. It’s used in various dishes to enhance flavor.
Gỏi Cá Trích (Herring Salad): Ca Mau is known for its herring, and gỏi cá trích is a popular salad made with fresh herring, mixed with herbs, vegetables, and a zesty dressing. The dish is light, refreshing, and a great representation of the region’s seafood offerings.
Ca Mau is renowned for its delicious crab dishes, thanks to its extensive network of rivers, mangroves, and coastal areas, which provide an ideal environment for crab breeding. Here are some crab dishes that you might find in Ca Mau:
Bánh Canh Ghẹ (Crab Noodle Soup): Bánh canh is a type of Vietnamese noodle soup, and in Ca Mau, it’s often prepared with crab meat. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the dish is usually garnished with fresh herbs and sometimes a bit of crab roe for added richness.
Bánh Canh Cua (Crab Thick Noodle Soup): Similar to bánh canh ghẹ, this dish features thick, udon-like noodles and a savory broth made with crab meat. It may also include other ingredients such as quail eggs, pork, and herbs.
Gỏi Cua (Crab Salad): A refreshing salad made with crab meat, herbs, shredded green papaya, and sometimes other vegetables. The dressing typically includes fish sauce, lime juice, and chili, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
The abundance of crabs in the region contributes significantly to the local cuisine, and visitors to Ca Mau often have the opportunity to savor these delicious crab-based dishes. The use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients ensures that these dishes capture the essence of the region’s coastal flavors.
You can find a few of the bigger coffee and tea shops around, like Highlands, as well as many different local brands.
Tourist Attractions
Right in the city you can find Vườn Chim Cà Mau, or the City Bird Garden. It spreads out over 18 hectares and has amusement parks, monuments, botanical gardens, stilt houses, a Ho Chi Minh pond, and more. You can catch a glimpse of crocodiles, monkeys, snakes, lizards, pythons and more in the zoo area, and the park is also home to thousands of wild birds, such as storks and herons.
Around 120km to the south you’ll find the southernmost point of mainland Vietnam. This area is home to a number of attractions. There is a monument marking the end of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, as well as a large tower you can climb for a beautiful view of the area.
There’s also Ngoc Hien Bird Ecological Area, one of the largest natural bird sanctuaries in Vietnam with an area of more than 130 hectares. Ngoc Hien Ecological Area possesses a diverse ecosystem, with Bay Hap River and interlaced rivers creating a beautiful natural setting. Currently, this is the bird garden with the largest number of amphibians, reptiles and mammals in the Mekong Delta.
Just off the coast here is Hon Khoai Archipelago, a group of 5 spectacular islands, with Hon Khoai island being the largest. Setting foot on Hon Khoai Island gives you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful seashores that are full of white egg-shaped cobbles. You can also challenge your bravery by climbing up the mountains or exploring the tropical jungle. The highest peak on Hon Khoai island is home to Hon Khoai Lighthouse, originally built in 1899.
Nearby you can find the Khai Long Tourist Area. This area has a number of features, including a beach area to visit, a swimming area, and an entertainment area with many whimsical buildings is Thanh Long Waterpark. Hit the waterslides and wavepool for a fun way to cool off on a hot day.
Monivongsa Bopharam Temple is a Khmer temple sitting right inside the city, and is famous for its typical Theravada Buddhism architecture. is a little further north is Phước Điền Tự – Hang Pagoda. This temple was originally built here around 1850 on Sam Mountain. It offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and has some impressive architecture. Since ancient times, this mountainous land has been associated with many legends, from white tigers to giant snakes. But any beast, no matter how aggressive, when hearing the sound of sutras, will be tamed, and are only evil towards bad people, while defending the cultivators, the honest people.
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